Human error played role in Hakeem al-Alraibi’s arrest: ABF

19/02/2019|1min

The Australian Border Force has admitted a breakdown in processes played a part in the arrest of Melbourne refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibii.
Mr al-Araibi was detained for 11 weeks after he arrived in Thailand for his honeymoon due to an Interpol red notice being issued.
Commissioner Michael Outram has told a Senate Estimates hearing ‘human error’ occurred within the department.